June 28, Staff Report
The City Council’s Committee on Immigration heard two Resolutions yesterday that call on the Federal government to expand and support immigration following crises in Syria and Ecuador.
Resolution 1105, introduced by Council Member Stephen Levin of Brooklyn earlier this month,…
June 24, By Michael Florio
Plans to construct a multi-story parking complex with thousands of parking spaces on Ditmars Boulevard outraged residents at Community Board 3’s monthly meeting last week.
The Parking Spot, a private company that offers parking spaces near airports for travelers,…
June 27, Staff Report
An effort to rename the Jackson Heights post office in honor of two beacons of the gay rights movement took an important step forward last week.
U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley’s legislation to rename the post office,…
June 27, By Christian Murray
Deputy Inspector Brian Hennessy, who has been the commanding officer of the 115th Precinct for the past 19 months, is being transferred to a high-crime precinct in the south Bronx.
Hennessy oversaw the 115th Precinct command for all of 2015,…
June 24, By Michael Florio
Residents can take out a library book, shred their documents or pickup a new rain barrel all at once this Saturday in Jackson Heights.
Councilman Costa Constantinides and Assemblyman Michael DenDekker are teaming up to host “Books,…
June 23, By Michael Florio
An empanada eatery with a similar look and menu to a popular neighborhood restaurant will soon be opening on 82nd Street.
Mama Empanada, not to be confused with Mama’s Empanadas, will be selling more than 50 varieties of empanadas and will be located at 82-02 82nd Street.…
June 21, By Michael Florio
The City Council passed three bills today ensuring that women and girls have access to free pads and tampons in public schools, homeless shelters and correctional facilities.
The bills make New York City the first city in the nation to proactively guarantee access to menstrual hygiene products at such institutions,…
June 20, By Michael Florio
The 82nd Street Partnership is anticipating that it will cost more to host Viva La Comida this year than it did in 2015 and has already taken steps to find funding for it.
The popular food and entertainment festival cost the 82nd Street Partnership $11,000 to host it in 2015.…
June 20, By Michael Florio
The long-awaited revamp to Dunningham Triangle is almost complete.
The triangle, located where Baxter Ave, Ithaca Street and 82nd Street all meet, is expected to reopen next month, according to a Parks Depart. spokeswoman.…
June 20, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who forcibly touched two women, while he was masturbating in public.
The suspect entered a Laundromat, located at 37-57 108th Street at 6:30 am on June 17, and allegedly touched a 52-year-old woman’s buttocks,…